How far is Longboat Key, FL from Coral Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Longboat Key, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longboat Key and Coral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longboat Key and Coral Springs.
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Start on Gulf of Mexico Drive
5.8 mi · 10 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Continue on South Gulf of Mexico Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Continue on John Ringling Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · John Ringling Parkway
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Continue on Boulevard of the Presidents
2353 ft · 1 min · Boulevard of the Presidents
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Saint Armands Circle
737 ft · 25 sec · John Ringling Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto John Ringling Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · John Ringling Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout
91 m · 10 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Exit the rotary onto Tamiami Trail
981 ft · 26 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Fruitville Road
6 mi · 11 min · Fruitville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
2273 ft · 30 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 834: Sample Road
2361 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sample Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road
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Turn sharp right
565 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Longboat Key and Coral Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longboat Key and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Longboat Key to Coral Springs?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Longboat Key and 112 miles from Coral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longboat Key and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longboat Key and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 167.02 mi (268.8 km).
#1 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coral Springs
The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 133,519 |
| Coordinates | 26.2711900, -80.2706000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.26 | $72.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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